Wa Governor signs House Bill 1798

HB 1798 establishes new requirements for those who operate short-term rentals and platforms that advertise these rentals, including consumer safety and liability insurance. The bill also subjects short-term rentals to the taxes, fees, and assessments paid by a hotel or bed and breakfast in the same jurisdiction – including occupancy, sales, and lodging taxes.  ​To read the full text go to https://legiscan.com/WA/text/HB1798/2019